Sunday, February 14, 2010

On Saturday, I put on my favorite shirt (which shrinks a lilltle more every time I wash it--no, REALLY!) and slipped into my "I hope my butt doesn't look too big" jeans, and headed down the road.My dear friend Joy, i.e. savvy city farmer, and I were headed south for a blogger gathering--a first for both of us.I was probably more apprehensive than Joy, being that I am such a newborn in this venue and she is nicely "seasoned" and a soon to be celebrity in her own right.And, as is almost ALWAYS the case in life, there were NO grounds for any fears or second thoughts.People are people and women are women. DUH!!

I discovered a WONDERFUL group of women varied in age, height, personality, interests, and footwear, but ALL singularly special. It smacked me in the face as I was standing in that room surrounded by this cornucopia of beauty. THIS is what life is about---the connecting, sharing, accepting, caring and enjoyment of ALL individuals, not just those choice few you allow in your inner circle.I know this isn't some shocker, but it was a wack me on the side of the head REMINDER for me.I'm still smiling as I write this and gosh darnit, my cheeks hurt.I'm considering a pajama party next time!

How about you? Met anyone new lately? Had an 'aha' moment you'd like to share?anniep.s.I NEVER even STARTED on that stupid powder room with the chickens.......all about accountability.....

Annie, I am here via Vicky she just bought your lovely peacocks on your other blog so I went there and then saw that you had another blog. Well you can only imagine my surprise to see that you were one of the lovely ladies my friend Pat got to meet at the luncheon. You see Pat and I have never met but we have been web/friends for over a year now. I am so happy she connected with all of you wonderful ladies and if you get to see her before I do (we are meeting in June) give her a big hug from Kathysue

What fun! I just happened over from Shannan's blog. Loved your song, by the way! Now, in regard to an "aha moment," a lady I'd never seen before in my life stared at me at the grocery store this evening and then said, "Hello, how do I know you?!" Or maybe she said, "Who are you?"..as if I knew her. Of course, I responded with something like, "I don't know." Does that count?

About Me

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been “styling” things; days spent in the gravel designing floor plans with pebbles, a secret leafy hide-a-way inside a shrub by the lake, frugally building a dollhouse and all the furnishings using cardboard, a donated wallpaper book and found objects.
I was appalled when, as a teen, my parents purchased an entire bedroom set for my little room --- all I’d EVER wanted was a daybed and odd little prints tacked on the walls….
For the last 23 years, home has been Stone Meadow Farm, an 1840’s farmhouse on 5 acres.
My tastes have evolved through the years, but the foundation has stayed the same – my belief that modest things can be more beautiful than anything expensive, that style comes from one’s heart, and… find the FUN in everything!